HPD says despite high-profile cases, reports of road rage have decreased over last 2 years
Officers from the Houston Police Department's road rage task force say they’ve received less reports of road rage calls in the last two years.
Officers from the Houston Police Department's road rage task force say they’ve received less reports of road rage calls in the last two years.
Harris Co. Judge staffers indicted on felony charges over contract receive bond
Bond was set at $3,500 for three of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's staffers who were indicted on charges in connection to the controversial $11 million COVID communication contract awarded last year.
Bond was set at $3,500 for three of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's staffers who were indicted on charges in connection to the controversial $11 million COVID communication contract awarded last year.
Intruder posing as home health worker shot to death by homeowner's son
A home invasion suspect who tried to get into the house by posing as a home healthcare worker was shot and killed in southeast Houston, police say.
A home invasion suspect who tried to get into the house by posing as a home healthcare worker was shot and killed in southeast Houston, police say.
Montgomery Co. authorities arrest 4 suspects in catalytic converter theft
Four suspects were arrested in connection with a catalytic converter theft that occurred late Sunday night, authorities said.
Four suspects were arrested in connection with a catalytic converter theft that occurred late Sunday night, authorities said.
Spring Valley Village police chief to step down after overtime pay scandal
The Spring Valley Village police chief has agreed to step down after he allegedly approved nearly $300,000 in overtime pay for himself.
The Spring Valley Village police chief has agreed to step down after he allegedly approved nearly $300,000 in overtime pay for himself.
3 Harris County Judge staffers named in felony indictments over controversial contract
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis, Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn are facing felony criminal indictments in connection to the $11 million COVID-19 communication contract awarded last year to Elevate Strategies.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Chief of Staff Alex Triantaphyllis, Wallis Nader and Aaron Dunn are facing felony criminal indictments in connection to the $11 million COVID-19 communication contract awarded last year to Elevate Strategies.
Driver accused of ramming car into Houston Petsmart in custody after chase
Houston police say the driver rammed his vehicle into a Petsmart and then tried to run over employees before leading officers on a pursuit.
Houston police say the driver rammed his vehicle into a Petsmart and then tried to run over employees before leading officers on a pursuit.
Harris Co. Constable Deputy back on the job after being shot in deadly ambush
Deputy Jaquim Barthen’s road to recovery has not been easy. He was shot with an AR-15 rifle during an ambush the community will never forget.
Deputy Jaquim Barthen’s road to recovery has not been easy. He was shot with an AR-15 rifle during an ambush the community will never forget.
Cypress family hosting Ukrainian refugees at home
A Cypress family is now hosting three Ukrainian refugees who fled their country in February when the Russian invasion began.
A Cypress family is now hosting three Ukrainian refugees who fled their country in February when the Russian invasion began.
Pedestrian street crossing deaths rising in Houston
What's being done to stop the increasing number of people being run over and killed in Houston?
What's being done to stop the increasing number of people being run over and killed in Houston?
Alvin man steals $442,000 selling houses that weren't his
An Alvin man faces 40 years in prison for stealing homes and reselling them.
An Alvin man faces 40 years in prison for stealing homes and reselling them.
Humble police investigating deadly afternoon shooting
Police are investigating following a deadly shooting in Humble on Monday afternoon.
Police are investigating following a deadly shooting in Humble on Monday afternoon.
Warrant issued for suspected shooter of man found dead on road in N. Harris County
The gunman accused of murdering a man who was found dead on a north Harris County street has been identified. Officials have issued a warrant for his arrest.
The gunman accused of murdering a man who was found dead on a north Harris County street has been identified. Officials have issued a warrant for his arrest.
Houston ISD offering $10,000 recruitment stipends for select teachers
According to a release, the district is recruiting top-performing teachers to participate in its RISE (Redesign, Innovate, Support, and Empower) program.
According to a release, the district is recruiting top-performing teachers to participate in its RISE (Redesign, Innovate, Support, and Empower) program.
Deadly crash in NW Harris County shuts down traffic on Cypresswood
A deadly crash in northwest Harris County has shut down traffic Monday afternoon.
A deadly crash in northwest Harris County has shut down traffic Monday afternoon.
Alvin man sentenced for stealing more than $400,000 worth of land, selling to unsuspected buyers
The Harris County District Attorney's Office says Juchway Rhodes Jr., 54, "often preyed on Spanish speakers who paid for property in cash and may not have understood the system" and "was no better than a snake-oil salesman."
The Harris County District Attorney's Office says Juchway Rhodes Jr., 54, "often preyed on Spanish speakers who paid for property in cash and may not have understood the system" and "was no better than a snake-oil salesman."
Man driving with family fatally struck pedestrian in SW Houston: police
The Houston Police Department says a man who was driving with his wife and kids in his pickup truck fatally struck a pedestrian who was crossing S Kirkwood outside of the crosswalk.
The Houston Police Department says a man who was driving with his wife and kids in his pickup truck fatally struck a pedestrian who was crossing S Kirkwood outside of the crosswalk.
Wanted man admits to killing his grandmother in Cypress, assaulting other family member
Officials say Chad Maydwell admitted to killing his 80-year-old grandmother a month after he was wanted by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office for assaulting another family member.
Officials say Chad Maydwell admitted to killing his 80-year-old grandmother a month after he was wanted by the Grimes County Sheriff's Office for assaulting another family member.
Houstonians react after three road rage shootings claim lives over the weekend
Three road rage shootings in the Houston area left two people dead over the weekend.
Three road rage shootings in the Houston area left two people dead over the weekend.
Man dead from apparent road rage crash in west Harris County, deputies say
Witnesses told deputies they saw a driver following behind another car shooting toward the victim's vehicle before crashing into a ditch and pole.
Witnesses told deputies they saw a driver following behind another car shooting toward the victim's vehicle before crashing into a ditch and pole.